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intelligent

[in-tel-i-juhnt] / ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt /


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Selena's family said she was "an intelligent and cheeky girl who was adored and loved by everyone".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Houdon’s Franklin, though clearly an old man, looks amused and engaged, with a youthful gaze, but also highly intelligent and judicious, sociable but not entirely available, a bit enigmatic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor race around the Midwest trying to expose UFOs in a hectic adventure that lacks intelligent life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, a psychological expert testified that the defendant displayed no evidence of a psychotic disorder, that he was intelligent, "controls what he says" and shows "few emotions".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“He’s obviously the most intelligent and handsome hamster you have.”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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